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Supporters of Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf party headed by Imran Khan, share sweets to celebrate the success of their leader outside the National Assembly in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. Pakistani lawmakers on Friday elected former cricket star and longtime politician Khan as the country's next prime minister in a step toward third straight transfer of power from one civilian government to another one. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash) — Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

Sweets all around as PTI supporters celebrate Khan's ascent to prime minister

Some showcase their dance moves, others distribute sweets.
Dawn.com Published August 18, 2018

Within moments of the announcement that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has been elected the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the party's supporters broke into celebration, many present right outside the parliament.

Plenty of merrymaking was witnessed with party members exhibiting their celebratory dance moves and sharing sweets with passers-by on the streets.

PTI supporters offer sweets to each others after the parliament elected Imran Khan as the 22nd PM of Pakistan. — AFP
PTI supporters offer sweets to each others after the parliament elected Imran Khan as the 22nd PM of Pakistan. — AFP

Supporters shout slogans after the results of the premiership elections were announced. — AFP
Supporters shout slogans after the results of the premiership elections were announced. — AFP

Supporters take to the streets to celebrate after receiving word of his victory. — AFP
Supporters take to the streets to celebrate after receiving word of his victory. — AFP

Supporters celebrating the 'captain's' success outside the Parliament. — AP
Supporters celebrating the 'captain's' success outside the Parliament. — AP

Party supporters distribute sweets among passersby on the streets in celebration of Imran Khan's election as prime minister. — AP
Party supporters distribute sweets among passersby on the streets in celebration of Imran Khan's election as prime minister. — AP

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Asifnaqvi
Aug 18, 2018 01:03am
Most exciting aspect of this success is that after PPP, atlast PTI emerged as a federal party.
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NACParis
Aug 18, 2018 01:15am
All our prayers are with him. May almighty protect him from goondas and give him courage to fight for the poor masses particularly after what happened in the assembly.
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imtiaz faruqui
Aug 18, 2018 01:24am
NO MORE ROTI KAPRA AUR MAKAAN--PEOPLE NEED WATER ELCTRICITY AND JOB.
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RAJAB SATHIO
Aug 18, 2018 02:08am
Long awaited journey of almost 22 years has reached its conclusion, Now it is action time for Captain to save Pakistan.
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Alba
Aug 18, 2018 02:12am
It was a long time coming. I am so glad Nawaz is gone.
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Nafis
Aug 18, 2018 02:58am
Mashallah
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Aman
Aug 18, 2018 03:08am
love you IK.
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Azmeen
Aug 18, 2018 08:03am
They deserve celebration.
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Tahir Raouf
Aug 18, 2018 11:15am
They are celebrating not the election victory but how the establishment made fool of the nation
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Chaudhry ali raza
Aug 18, 2018 02:31pm
Great success and many congratulations to Imran Khan. Hopes he is able to bring fundamental change in the lives of common people as he has been voted in the office by the poor and middle class.
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Dawn
Aug 18, 2018 08:11pm
Good choice Pakistan!
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